Tag: History
History
Exploring the rich history of Ghana
Ghana, located on the west coast of Africa, has a fascinating and rich history that spans centuries. From ancient civilizations to colonial rule and...
Lifestyle
The cultural history of waist beads
Although it has long been a part of African tradition, many more people now are in love with the idea of wearing them themselves...
Sports
Which young players lit up The Hundred in 2022?
In the first year of The Hundred in 2021, teenagers Alice Capsey and Will Smeed rose to prominence with their eye-catching performances on the...
Sports
I signed for Hearts because of the team’s rich history – Yassan Ouatching
New Hearts of Oak signing Yassan Ouatching says he decided to join the team because of the club's rich history in Ghana and Africa.The...
History
How Oware was used by slaves in the Caribbean to plan their escape from plantations
Oware is considered the oldest Mancala board game in the world. Dating back centuries to ancient Africa, specifically the Ashanti tribe in Ghana, Mancala...
History
Remembering the Kumasi Mutiny of 1901
Remembering the Kumasi Mutiny of 1901. Photomontage of Private Luseini an NCO of the British West African Regiment. Luseini was one of 134 soldiers...
World
African Presidents that were killed or overthrown by their relatives and friends
Sudan's former President Jafaar an-Nimiery, who ruled from 1969 to 1985 was strong enough to survive 22 coup attempts in 15 years.The 23rd and...
History
The story of the man from Anlo who killed a lion sent to spy on his town with his bare hands
History is a beautiful thing and here is the story of the man who killed a lion with his bare hands.Torgbui Gawu Tette Devi...
News
A Ga witch doctor performed gbeshie for Osei Tutu I to be born – Osu Wor-Lumor
Wor-Lumor of Osu, Nuumo Noi Sekanku Kpenuku II, in a bare it all interview with GhanaWeb's People & Places team has revealed that, if...
History
How “Ashikishan” the woman on the 50 pesewa coin was killed
Rebecca Naa Dede Ayeetey was born in Ghana at Osu in 1923. She grew up in James Town, Accra. Her mother and father are...
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